the crunch
noun
: a very difficult point or situation
The crunch came when the computer stopped working.
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Xiaomi is reporting lower profits due to the crunch, and prices are expected to rise soon to cover the shortfall.
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Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
The sounds of the Atlantic to the east and the bay to the west replace the crunch of gravel under my tires.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
Raisins also add pops of fruity flavor, and sunflower kernels bring the crunch.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026
The financial stakes are just as high at the top end of the market, where even luxury houses are feeling the crunch of environmental volatility.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 20 May 2026
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Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
The sounds of the Atlantic to the east and the bay to the west replace the crunch of gravel under my tires.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
Raisins also add pops of fruity flavor, and sunflower kernels bring the crunch.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026
The financial stakes are just as high at the top end of the market, where even luxury houses are feeling the crunch of environmental volatility.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 20 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for the crunch
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“The crunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20crunch. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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